http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf Your daily source for the best in blog. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:55:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/02/09/strikeforce-miami-features-four-fighters-from-the-tampa-mma-scene/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/02/09/strikeforce-miami-features-four-fighters-from-the-tampa-mma-scene/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:00:31 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=60672
Four mixed martial arts fighters graduate from the Tampa MMA scene to the big times at Strikeforce Miami.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=60672 0
Four mixed martial arts fighters graduate from the Tampa MMA scene to the big times at Strikeforce Miami. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/01/18/mixed-martial-arts-promotion-aof-to-host-amateur-event-rumble-at-the-ritz-on-jan-30/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/01/18/mixed-martial-arts-promotion-aof-to-host-amateur-event-rumble-at-the-ritz-on-jan-30/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:45:18 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=56292
AOF hosts Rumble at the Ritz in Ybor on Jan.30.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=56292 0
AOF hosts Rumble at the Ritz in Ybor on Jan.30. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/19/brendan-schaub-defeats-jon-madsen-advances-to-tuf-10-semifinals/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/19/brendan-schaub-defeats-jon-madsen-advances-to-tuf-10-semifinals/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:24 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=47230
Yet undefeated MMA fighter, Brendan Schaub, adds another win to his spotless record on episode ten of TUF 10 and advances to the semifinals.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=47230 0
Yet undefeated MMA fighter, Brendan Schaub, adds another win to his spotless record on episode ten of TUF 10 and advances to the semifinals. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/14/rfc-19-results-jason-ball-defeats-edson-berto-becomes-new-rfc-lightweight-champion/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/14/rfc-19-results-jason-ball-defeats-edson-berto-becomes-new-rfc-lightweight-champion/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:09:01 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46171
Jason Ball upsets Edson Berto at RFC 19 and takes the RFC lightweight belt to the U.K.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=46171 0
Jason Ball upsets Edson Berto at RFC 19 and takes the RFC lightweight belt to the U.K. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/12/roy-nelson-beats-justin-wren-advances-to-tuf-10-semi-finals/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/12/roy-nelson-beats-justin-wren-advances-to-tuf-10-semi-finals/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:22:50 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=45768
Roy Nelson defeats Justin Wren in a split decision on TUF 10 and advances to the semi-finals while Coach Rampage keeps himself busy with pranks.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=45768 0
Roy Nelson defeats Justin Wren in a split decision on TUF 10 and advances to the semi-finals while Coach Rampage keeps himself busy with pranks. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/08/strikeforce-results-fedor-defeats-rogers-with-spectacular-tko/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/08/strikeforce-results-fedor-defeats-rogers-with-spectacular-tko/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:52:18 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=44982
Fedor defeats Rogers at Strikeforce with an impressive technical knock out.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=44982 0
Fedor defeats Rogers at Strikeforce with an impressive technical knock out. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/05/mma-fighter-war-machine-debuts-as-porn-star/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/05/mma-fighter-war-machine-debuts-as-porn-star/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:40:59 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=44635
MMA fighter War Machine leaves the octagon to work as porn star.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=44635 0
MMA fighter War Machine leaves the octagon to work as porn star. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/05/ex-bucaneer-marcus-jones-wins-on-tuf-10-team-rashad-suffers-first-loss/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/05/ex-bucaneer-marcus-jones-wins-on-tuf-10-team-rashad-suffers-first-loss/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:53:23 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=44566
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Marcus Jones, defeated the UFC veteran, Mike Wessel, on episode eight of The Ultimate Fighter season ten (TUF 10) last night. After two months of restless waiting Jones finally got his chance to prove his worth in the octagon as the last fighter on Team Rampage, after being labeled as [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=44566 0
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Marcus Jones, defeated the UFC veteran, Mike Wessel, on episode eight of The Ultimate Fighter season ten (TUF 10) last night. After two months of restless waiting Jones finally got his chance to prove his worth in the octagon as the last fighter on Team Rampage, after being labeled as [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/tampa-mma-rfc-lightweight-title-belt-might-go-to-uk/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/tampa-mma-rfc-lightweight-title-belt-might-go-to-uk/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:45:27 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=44433
RFC Lightweight Champion, Edson Berto, to defend title against contender, Jason Ball from the UK on Nov.13, 2009.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=44433 0
RFC Lightweight Champion, Edson Berto, to defend title against contender, Jason Ball from the UK on Nov.13, 2009. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/01/former-wec-champion-miguel-torres-to-host-mma-seminar-in-tampa-on-nov-12/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/01/former-wec-champion-miguel-torres-to-host-mma-seminar-in-tampa-on-nov-12/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:10:58 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43684
Learn MMA from Miguel Torres, who is one of the best fighters in the world on Nov.12 at an MMA seminar in Tampa.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43684 0
Learn MMA from Miguel Torres, who is one of the best fighters in the world on Nov.12 at an MMA seminar in Tampa. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/30/how-to-become-a-professional-mma-fighter-part-two/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/30/how-to-become-a-professional-mma-fighter-part-two/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:31:46 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43538
Caroline Portugal reveals how she prepares for her professional debut as mixed martial arts fighter at the upcoming RFC event in February 2010.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43538 0
Caroline Portugal reveals how she prepares for her professional debut as mixed martial arts fighter at the upcoming RFC event in February 2010. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/25/ct-turner-defeats-tampa-police-officer-chris-baten-at-aof-5/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/25/ct-turner-defeats-tampa-police-officer-chris-baten-at-aof-5/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:36:00 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42246
CT Turner and Chris Baten battled it out in a three-round war at the mixed martial arts event AOF 5 in Sarasota last Friday.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42246 0
CT Turner and Chris Baten battled it out in a three-round war at the mixed martial arts event AOF 5 in Sarasota last Friday. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/22/darrill-schoonover-submits-zak-jensen-team-rashad-maintains-lead/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/22/darrill-schoonover-submits-zak-jensen-team-rashad-maintains-lead/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:15:44 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41955
Coach Rashad has the last laugh on episode six of TUF 10 as his team adds another win to its spotless record in spite of Coach Rampage's verbal abuse.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41955 0
Coach Rashad has the last laugh on episode six of TUF 10 as his team adds another win to its spotless record in spite of Coach Rampage's verbal abuse. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/20/tampa-police-officer-to-headline-mma-event-in-sarasota/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/20/tampa-police-officer-to-headline-mma-event-in-sarasota/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:58:14 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41465
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2009– Tampa police officer, Chris Baten, will headline the mixed martial arts (MMA) event Rumble at Robarts 4 hosted by the MMA promoter, Art of Fighting (AOF), at Robarts arena in Sarasota this Friday. He will face Tampa native and MMA veteran, CT Turner, who recently made his debut in the [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41465 0
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2009– Tampa police officer, Chris Baten, will headline the mixed martial arts (MMA) event Rumble at Robarts 4 hosted by the MMA promoter, Art of Fighting (AOF), at Robarts arena in Sarasota this Friday. He will face Tampa native and MMA veteran, CT Turner, who recently made his debut in the [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/19/watch-the-ufc-104-for-free-in-tampa-bay-this-saturday/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/19/watch-the-ufc-104-for-free-in-tampa-bay-this-saturday/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:08:14 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41311
Watch the UFC 104 for free at various locations in the Tampa Bay area.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41311 0
Watch the UFC 104 for free at various locations in the Tampa Bay area. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/18/matt-arroyo-monstah-lobstah-appear-on-the-movie-set-of-caged-dreams/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/18/matt-arroyo-monstah-lobstah-appear-on-the-movie-set-of-caged-dreams/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:01:16 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41012
Getting a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Guzzo brothers’ mixed martial arts (MMA) movie Caged Dreams really makes MMA fans appreciate all the hard work that goes into each fight scene. It also proves that team work is necessary to accomplish any great task. Local MMA talent on set included former UFC fighter and [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41012 0
Getting a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Guzzo brothers’ mixed martial arts (MMA) movie Caged Dreams really makes MMA fans appreciate all the hard work that goes into each fight scene. It also proves that team work is necessary to accomplish any great task. Local MMA talent on set included former UFC fighter and [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/15/justin-wren-puts-wes-sims-to-sleep-in-60-seconds-team-rashad-maintains-lead/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/15/justin-wren-puts-wes-sims-to-sleep-in-60-seconds-team-rashad-maintains-lead/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:22:47 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=40664
Justin Wren bumps his team's score to 5-0 with the swift submission of Wes Sims on episode five of TUF 10.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=40664 0
Justin Wren bumps his team's score to 5-0 with the swift submission of Wes Sims on episode five of TUF 10. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/14/how-to-become-a-professional-mma-fighter-part-one/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/14/how-to-become-a-professional-mma-fighter-part-one/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:34:58 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=40355
MMA fighter, Caroline Portugal, shares insights about her training before her upcoming pro-debut.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=40355 0
MMA fighter, Caroline Portugal, shares insights about her training before her upcoming pro-debut. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/09/brendan-schaub-submits-demico-rogers-team-rashad-scores-again/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/09/brendan-schaub-submits-demico-rogers-team-rashad-scores-again/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:38:09 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=39345
Team Rashad continues winning streak while Team Rashad starts falling apart.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=39345 0
Team Rashad continues winning streak while Team Rashad starts falling apart. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/what-happens-when-mma-fighters-and-boxers-collide/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/what-happens-when-mma-fighters-and-boxers-collide/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:10:53 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=35794
Fans had the rare opportunity to watch a professional MMA fighter in a heavyweight match against a professional boxer last night when Robert Turner faced Lamar Davis (2-1) in the boxing ring.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=35794 0
Fans had the rare opportunity to watch a professional MMA fighter in a heavyweight match against a professional boxer last night when Robert Turner faced Lamar Davis (2-1) in the boxing ring. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/17/tuf-10-premiere-ends-with-a-three-round-blood-bath/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/17/tuf-10-premiere-ends-with-a-three-round-blood-bath/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:25:37 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=35440
The premiere of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season 10 on Spike TV last night left much to be desired for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans around the world. In the first and only preliminary bout of the night, Jon Madsen (1-0) pummeled Abe Wagner (6-1) for two long and bloody rounds while Wagner did absolutely [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=35440 0
The premiere of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season 10 on Spike TV last night left much to be desired for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans around the world. In the first and only preliminary bout of the night, Jon Madsen (1-0) pummeled Abe Wagner (6-1) for two long and bloody rounds while Wagner did absolutely [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/07/mma-news-pablo-alfonso-submits-jason-goodall-becomes-new-xfc-bantamweight-champion-war-machine-defeats-mikey-gomez/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/07/mma-news-pablo-alfonso-submits-jason-goodall-becomes-new-xfc-bantamweight-champion-war-machine-defeats-mikey-gomez/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:32:20 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=33261
XFC 9 delivered an action-packed fight card at the St.Pete Times Forum on Saturday, with a new XFC Bantamweight Champion, Pablo Alfonso, emerging and War Machine defeating Mikey Gomez.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=33261 0
XFC 9 delivered an action-packed fight card at the St.Pete Times Forum on Saturday, with a new XFC Bantamweight Champion, Pablo Alfonso, emerging and War Machine defeating Mikey Gomez. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/30/mikey-gomez-replaces-roger-bowling-at-xfc-evolution/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/30/mikey-gomez-replaces-roger-bowling-at-xfc-evolution/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:32:56 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=31824
XFC main event changes due to Roger Bowling's injury. Mikey Gomez faces War Machine on Sept. 5 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=31824 0
XFC main event changes due to Roger Bowling's injury. Mikey Gomez faces War Machine on Sept. 5 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/27/on-the-radar-xtreme-fighting-championships/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/27/on-the-radar-xtreme-fighting-championships/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:32:32 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=31450
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming arts events to mark your calendar for. Today’s edition is all about the return of next weekend’s epic MMA battle that’s sure to make Labor Day weekend anything but uneventful. The Tampa-based mixed martial arts promoter Xtreme Fighting Championships returns with an explosive ten-bout card after a [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=31450 0
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming arts events to mark your calendar for. Today’s edition is all about the return of next weekend’s epic MMA battle that’s sure to make Labor Day weekend anything but uneventful. The Tampa-based mixed martial arts promoter Xtreme Fighting Championships returns with an explosive ten-bout card after a [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/26/we-need-your-vote-on-the-best-of-the-bay-in-mixed-martial-arts/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/26/we-need-your-vote-on-the-best-of-the-bay-in-mixed-martial-arts/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:03:56 +0000 Astrid Bidanec http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=30593
Vote on your favorite Tampa Bay mixed martial arts fighter, promoter, venue and event for 2009.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=30593 0
Vote on your favorite Tampa Bay mixed martial arts fighter, promoter, venue and event for 2009.